Description

Domed Lid and Conch Shell Inlay

From our Tea Caddy Collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Harewood Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular shape with a beautifully domed lid veneered in Harewood and edged in Boxwood, with Boxwood stringing framing the lid and front panels. The lid and front panel are inlaid with two oval cartouches featuring conch shells and the exterior is finished with diamond shaped bone escutcheon. When opened the Tea Caddy reveals twin lidded Tea Caddy compartments with matching turned bone handles. The Tea Caddy dates to the Georgian Period during the reign of George III circa 1790.

The Georgian Tea Caddy comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key.

Measurements (inches) 5.1 x 7.5 x 4.1

Harewood is a type of sycamore maple which has been stained and treated to take the natural cream colour to a rich brown.

Boxwood “Buxus sempervirens” can be found in Europe, Northwest Africa and Southwest Asia. It is a light cream that turns darker to brown when exposed to light. The trees are very small meaning it is suited to smaller projects like edging or inlay instead of veneers.

Georgian era was a period in British history dating from 1714-1837, known as the Georgian era after the Hanoverian kings George I, George II, George III and George IV.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.

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